Amboy Central Elem School vs Amboy Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 299 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amboy Central Elem School
Amboy · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
283 students
Amboy Jr High School
Amboy · Public middle · Grades 5–8
210 students
| Measure | Amboy Central Elem School Amboy, Illinois | Amboy Jr High School Amboy, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1248 of 2,303 | #455 of 670 |
| National rank | #34795 of 50,301 | #11283 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 283 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Amboy | Amboy |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amboy Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.0).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Amboy Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.1% vs 49.1%).
- •Amboy Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.5).
- •Amboy Central Elem School is the larger school with 283 students compared with 210.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Amboy Central Elem School better than Amboy Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Amboy Central Elem School ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Amboy Central Elem School and Amboy Jr High School?
About 299 m in a straight line, between Amboy and Amboy in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amboy Central Elem School: 283. Amboy Jr High School: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amboy Central Elem School and Amboy Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Amboy Central Elem School is 1248th of 2,303 and Amboy Jr High School is 455th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).